Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Feb 24, 1991 · 46m
Director
Patricia Hemmingway-SealeOverview
Known fondly as the "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor began singing in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. Her gritty, powerful voice attracted the attention of Willie Dixon, another famous Chicago blues icon and record producer. Her recording of Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" topped the R&B charts in 1966. This special, recorded in 1991 for WTTW, documents her history, and cements her legacy as a Bonafide Chicago Blues legend.
Cast of Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Crew of Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
About Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
What is Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues about?
Known fondly as the "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor began singing in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. Her gritty, powerful voice attracted the attention of Willie Dixon, another famous Chicago blues icon and record producer. Her recording of Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" topped the R&B charts in 1966. This special, recorded in 1991 for WTTW, documents her history, and cements her legacy as a…
When was Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues released?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues was released on February 24, 1991.
How long is Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues runs 46 minutes.
Who directed Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues was directed by Patricia Hemmingway-Seale.
Who is in the cast of Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
The cast of Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues includes Koko Taylor and Willie Dixon.